Pune, 12th October, 2024: Army Boys Sports Company Bangalore will take on Round Glass Academy in the final of the 8th SNBP All India Boys (Under-16) Hockey Tournament at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi-Mhalunge, on Sunday, stated a press release.

In the semi-finals both teams advanced in contrasting fashion. Round Glass Academy registered a 5-1 win over Dhyanchand Acaemy in the first semi-final and later Army Boys Sports Company Bangalore got past Ritu Rani Academy 3-0.

The day began with, Round Glass Academy taking the lead early through a penalty-stroke converted by Varinder Singh (18’). Dhyanchand Academy responded with a penalty-corner goal by Pradum Gaund (25’) to bringing the score to 1-1 at halftime.

In the second half, Round Glass Academy dominated proceedings. Varinder (33’) struck again to regain the lead. Abhay (46’) added another goal later. Amandeep (56’) scored from a penalty-corner swell the lead. Abejit Singh (58’) rounded off the victory which made the final score 5-1.

Army Boys Sports Company, Bangalore advanced to the final with a calculated 3-0 win over Ritu Rani Academy in the second and late evening semi-final.

The match saw Army Boys take control early, with Arjun (20’) converting a penalty-corner to give them a 1-0 lead. Prasant Aind (26’) doubled their advantage just six minutes later with a well-taken goal, putting Ritu Rani Academy under pressure. At halftime, Army Boys led the match 2-0.

Despite Ritu Rani Academy’s efforts to break through, Army Boys maintained a strong defensive line. Arjun (58’) secured the win with his second goal to seal off a 3-0 victory.

With this dominant performance, Army Boys Sports Company moves on to the final, where they will compete for their second championship title having triumphed in the 2023 edition of the tournament.

RESULTS

SF-1: Round Glass Academy: 5 (Varinder Singh 18’ –p.s; 33’, Abhay 46’, Amandeep 56’ – p.c; Abejit Singh 58th) bt Dhyanchand Academy: 1 (Pradum Gaund 25’ – p.c ). HT: 1-1

SF-2: Army Boys Sports Company Bangalore: 3 (Arjun 20’ – p.c, 58’; Prasant Aind 26’) bt Ritu Rani Academy: 0. HT: 2-0